Shopping for the beauty lover? These luxury gifts are actually worth the splurge

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We made it to the end of the year, which means it's time to treat yourself—or the special beauty enthusiast in your life—to a luxury beauty gift. Yes, we know they're pricy, but because the holidays only come around once a year, consider this your pass to splurge on that hair care, makeup, skincare, body care or fragrance item you've had your eye on. Now, a look at some of the market's hottest luxury beauty buys, below. 

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1. For the one tuned in to viral TikTok products: Maison Francis Kurkdijan Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum

Anyone who's been on the beauty side of TikTok this year has probably seen flashes of the Maison Francis Kurkdijan Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum at least once (some creators even boasted about finding a potential fragrance dupe in the Sol de Janeiro's Beija Flor Elasti-Cream). The Internet-beloved perfume claims to envelop its wearers in what the brand describes as an "amber, floral and woody breeze." It's laced with notes of jasmine, saffron, cedarwood and ambergris. You can snag this pricy perfume in a 1.2, 2.4  and 7-ounce bottle. 

2. For the one who wants a high-end skincare routine: Augustinus Bader the Trial Edit Set

If you're not ready to commit to full-size versions of Augustinus Bader's skincare products because, you know, they cost a pretty penny, the brand's Trial Edit Set is your (or that special someone's) chance to get their toes wet by trying mini-sized iterations of four products from the line. Together, the lineup claims that it "improves hydration, tone and texture for healthy, glowing skin." The set comes with trial sizes of The Essence, The Cream Cleansing Gel, The Eye Cream Nomad and the highly-rated The Rich Cream. You'll receive a complimentary makeup bag as well.  

3. For the one who wants next-level hydrated skin: Ellis Brooklyn Soothing Scented Body Oil

The Ellis Brooklyn Soothing Scented Body Oil allows you to smell like you just came out of a massage at the Ritz Carlton—without the expensive hotel fee. When testing this body oil for Reviewed, I also took note of how its "musky smell immediately transports me to a lush beach lined with bushes rife with flowers," along with the fact that my skin felt satisfyingly hydrated. So if you're after a luxurious-smelling and moisturizing body oil, look no further than this tropical-scented one. You can also capture the scent in an eau de parfum for the perfume lover in your life.

4. For the one who wants a picture-perfect manicure: Dior Vernis Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer

Those who adore a fresh manicure should consider treating themselves (or their nail art-obsessed bestie) to the Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer. The designer nail polish claims each of the shades is inspired by the garment colors that have paraded down the fashion house's runways. We recommend trying the famous shade known as "Rouge 999," a timeless vermillion deep shade of red that can go with any outfit. 

5. For the one who wants a glossy lip: Hermès Hermèsistible Infused Lip Care Oil

As dictated by the Internet's beauty community, 2022 was a great year for the Hermès Hermèsistible Infused Lip Care Oil. The lightweight, hydrating lip color asserts to encase lips in "irresistible radiance" topped with a fruity taste. It's available in six colors from peach to berry, and each shade has its own fruity scent. 

6. For the one who wants show-stopping eye makeup: Chanel Les 4 Ombrés Tweed Eyeshadow Palettes

If your wildest dreams involve dressing in one of Chanel's tweed ensembles, you can attempt to add tht designer flare to your makeup routine with one of the fashion label's four Les 4 Ombres Tweed Eyeshadow Palettes. Each quad allows you to create a monochromatic look or a sultry smoky eye. Here's where your daydreams of tweed come true: Each palette comes in a tweed pouch and each powder shade is imprinted to mimic the pattern of the house's famous textile. 

7. For the one who wants to upgrade their hair care game: K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask

We're here to remind you that your hair needs as much tender, love and care as the rest of you does. The TikTok-famous K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask aims help by "revers[ing] damage in four minutes." Designed for all hair types and textures, the leave-in mask intends to mend hair damage resulting from color treatments, chemical-based hair services and heat-styling with its proprietary K18Peptide. After stepping out of the shower, lightly dry your hair with a towel, then coat your strands with about "two dime-size amounts" of the mask. Allow it to sit on your hair for about four minutes before proceeding with your usual haircare routine. It comes in both a 0.5-ounce and 1.7-ounce bottle.

8. For the one who wants hydrated skin all over: Yves Saint Laurent Libre Perfumed Body Balm

A nice spritz of perfume can sure add an alluring touch to your outfit for the day, but the Yves Saint Laurent Libre Perfumed Body Balm offers both the delightful olfactory sensation of wearing a perfume and the hydrating benefits of a body moisturizer. It's laced with the French designer's signature Libre perfume, a floral-scented fragrance that comprises of notes of tangerine, neroli, jasmine sambac, white musk and vanilla—among others. The balm attributes its hydrating abilities to sweet almond oil and shea butter. 

9. For the one who's curious about trendy skincare devices: SolaWave Advanced Skincare Wand with Red Light Therapy

A skincare device is always a want, never a need—we stand by creating a skincare routine tailored to your concerns to achieve healthy skin. However, we've seen the benefits of the SolaWave Advanced Skincare Wand with Red Light Therapy first hand. The internet-beloved skincare device uses LED red light to “reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles, blemishes and dark spots,” according to the brand.

While testing the wand for Reviewed over the course of five weeks, I saw a noticeable improvement in under-eye puffiness and a decrease in the appearance of the fine lines that occupy the right side of my forehead, confirming to me that the device delivers on what it claims to do. To activate the device, the brand recommends you purchase its Renew Complex Serum, but in my experience, using another serum of your choosing is just as effective. 

10. For the one who likes a good face mask: 111 Skin Rose Gold Brightening Mask

The champagne-toned 111 Skin Rose Gold Brightening Mask just looks expensive. This luxe sheet mask avows to transform dry, dull complexions into hydrated, radiant ones. It uses colloidal gold to brighten and peptides to minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Place it on your face once your skin has been cleansed, and let it sit on the skin for 20 minutes. This kit from Nordstrom comes with five of the disposable face masks.      

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